Deck 17: Power and Sexual Coercion

Question 1

Which ethnic group is found to have the least levels of empathy for women who have been sexually assaulted and are more likely to show victim blaming attitudes? 

A) Hispanic 
B) Black 
C) Asian American 
D) White

Answer 1

  C

Question 2

What is considered to be the most common "date-rape drug"? 

A) roofies 
B) alcohol 
C) valium 
D) ecstasy

Answer 2

  B

Question 3

What attitude does our society have towards rape? 

A) blame society 
B) blame-the-perpetrator 
C) blame-the-victim 
D) blame genetics

Answer 3

  C

Question 4

Which theory of rape is related to the different reproductive strategies of males and females? 

A) victim precipitation 
B) feminist 
C) sociological 
D) evolutionary

Question 5

Statistically speaking,which of the following individuals would be at higher risk for sexual assault? 

A) Laura, a 15-year-old female in high school 
B) Vicky, a 22-year-old female who does not attend college 
C) Jessica, a 20-year-old female attending college 
D) Sarah, a 17-year-old female who dropped out of high school

Question 6

Which theory of sexual assault suggests that men commit rape because of disease or intoxication? 

A) victim precipitation 
B) feminist 
C) rapist psychopathology 
D) evolutionary

Question 7

How does the controversial Rapex female condom work to discourage rape? 

A) Its metal barbs hook into the penis, disabling the man. 
B) It produces a distinctive, strong odour which makes the man easily identifiable. 
C) It releases an indelible dye making the man easily identifiable. 
D) Its outward-facing plastic ribs prevent penile penetration.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a common rape myth? 

A) Most rapists are repeat offenders. 
B) False reporting of rape is common. 
C) Women fantasize about rape. 
D) You can tell a rapist by the way he looks.

Question 9

A large contributor to rape in our culture is sex-role stereotyping,which reinforces the idea that men are strong,aggressive,and assertive,whereas women are supposed to be slim,weak,and passive.What theory about rape does this concept support? 

A) victim precipitation 
B) feminist 
C) sociological 
D) humanistic

Question 10

What does the term "corrective rape" refer to? 

A) raping a lesbian woman to cure her of her sexual orientation 
B) gang raping a woman who committed adultery 
C) raping a teenage daughter for being out after dark with a boy 
D) raping teenage girls who are acting promiscuous

Question 11

According to research cited in the text,what percentage of male victims of sexual assault knew their assailant? 

A) 50 
B) 75 
C) 85 
D) 100

Question 12

According to the text,what was one thing that was found to be effective in both attitudinal and behavioural change in college-age males related to sexual assault? 

A) taking a human sexuality course 
B) becoming involved in a long-term romantic relationship 
C) taking a sexual assault education workshop 
D) volunteering at a local sexual assault crisis centre

Question 13

What is a common characteristic of a perpetrator of sexual assault? 

A) typically married with a family 
B) typically has higher education levels 
C) typically assaults to release sexual tension related to his or her insecurities 
D) typically has a history of personal violence

Question 14

Upon evaluation,the perpetrator of the sexual assault was determined to be mentally unstable with a history of uncontrollable sexual urges.What theory about rape would this finding promote? 

A) victim precipitation 
B) rapist psychopathology 
C) sociological 
D) biological

Question 15

Which two theories of sexual assault are the most similar? 

A) victim precipitation and feminist 
B) feminist and sociological 
C) sociological and evolutionary 
D) evolutionary and victim precipitation

Question 16

Which date-rape drugs are legal in Canada? 

A) Rohypnol and GHB 
B) GHB and Ketamine 
C) Ketamine and Clozapine 
D) Clozapine and Rohypnol

Question 17

Which type of sexual assault carries a maximum sentence of life in prison in Canada? 

A) sexual assault by way of indictment 
B) sexual assault with a threat of a weapon 
C) sexual assault with a weapon 
D) aggravated sexual assault

Question 18

After hearing a report of a rape on campus,some friends are talking about it and a few of them comment that they saw the girl out at the bar earlier in the night flirting with a group of guys and she had been drinking a lot.What theory about rape would this scenario promote? 

A) victim precipitation 
B) rapist psychopathology 
C) feminist 
D) behavioural

Question 19

What age group do most sexual assault perpetrators fall into? 

A) 15-20 
B) 20-25 
C) 25-30 
D) 30-45

Question 20

During the slavery period in the United States,more Black women were raped by White men than White women by Black men.What idea about rape does this information support? 

A) The higher incidence of rapes committed by Black men now is related to getting revenge for past injustices. 
B) Tension between racial groups creates frustration, anger, and feelings of hatred that are taken out through sexual violence. 
C) That rape is more about power issues rather than sexual issues. 
D) That rape is committed by individuals who tend to have higher education levels.

Question 21

Which statement best describes the majority of sexual assaults on college and university campuses? 

A) The victim knows the attacker and reports the attack to campus authorities. 
B) The victim knows the attacker and does not report the attack. 
C) The victim does not know the attacker and reports it to a friend or family member. 
D) The victim does not know the attacker and does not report the attack.

Question 22

Which statement best describes reporting patterns of sexual assault? 

A) Men are more likely than women to report sexual assault because they are more likely to seek justice and revenge. 
B) Victims of sexual assault are more likely to report the sexual assault if the assailant was a stranger and there was a weapon involved. 
C) Women who report the attack to police are found to have more negative outcomes due to having to submit to police procedures of "reliving" the experience. 
D) Most victims of sexual assault report the attack.

Question 23

What group deems it appropriate for a man to cause a woman pain during sexual intercourse? 

A) the Gusii of Kenya 
B) Pakistanis 
C) the Cheyenne 
D) the people of the Marshall Islands

Question 24

What recognized psychological disorder is most often compared to sexual assault trauma syndrome? 

A) anxiety disorder 
B) agoraphobia disorder 
C) dissociative personality disorder 
D) posttraumatic stress disorder

Question 25

What does cross-cultural research suggest in relation to the "incest taboo"? 

A) It exists in all industrialized cultures. 
B) It exists in about half of the world's cultures. 
C) It is not something that can be measured because of different definitions of incest. 
D) It is universal.

Question 26

An adult has just been found guilty of incest.What can be concluded by this charge? 

A) The victim was genetically related to the perpetrator. 
B) The victim was in the direct care of the perpetrator. 
C) The victim was legally related to the perpetrator. 
D) The perpetrator was responsible for the victim's care.

Question 27

A man has been the victim of incest and,according to research,he will be more traumatized that other sexually abused men.Given this research conclusion,who was the perpetrator? 

A) an uncle 
B) a grandfather 
C) his mother 
D) his brother

Question 28

Jill was recently sexual assaulted and she is experiencing fear of being alone,of strangers,and even of being in her bedroom.What stage of sexual assault trauma is Jill likely experiencing? 

A) primary 
B) acute 
C) secondary 
D) recovery

Question 29

Which statement best describes women who have been drinking prior to being sexually assaulted? 

A) They are more likely to report the assault. 
B) They are less likely to experience fear following the attack. 
C) They are less likely to label the event as rape. 
D) They are more likely to feel empathy for their attacker.

Question 30

According to the text,which group of students have the least sympathy for victims of sexual assault? 

A) non-Hispanic Whites 
B) Black 
C) Asian 
D) Hispanic

Question 31

Which statement best describes the relationship between female athletes and attitudes about sexual assault? 

A) They believe they have a lower risk of being sexually assaulted than do nonathletes, and they are more likely to hold sympathetic attitudes for victims of sexual assault. 
B) They believe they have a lower risk of being sexual assaulted than do nonathletes, and they are more likely to hold victim-blaming attitudes. 
C) They believe they have a greater risk of being sexual assaulted than do nonathletes, and they are more likely to hold victim-blaming attitudes. 
D) They believe they have the same risk of being sexual assaulted as nonathletes, and do not differ in their victim blaming attitudes.

Question 32

According to a study discussed in the text,what percentage of female sexual assault victims in Canada knew the person who assaulted them? 

A) 52 
B) 63 
C) 78 
D) 99

Question 33

Compared to other women,which statement best describes women with disabilities? 

A) They are less likely to be sexually assaulted. 
B) They are equally likely to be sexually assaulted. 
C) They are more likely to be sexually assaulted. 
D) They are incapable of understanding sexually assaulted.

Question 34

What best describes postsecondary students' attitudes about sexual assault perpetrators and victims of sexual assault who have been drinking prior to the rape? 

A) There is a single standard; both women and men are viewed as being more responsible for what happened when they were drunk. 
B) There is a single standard; both women and men are viewed as less responsible for what happened when they were drunk. 
C) There is a double standard; men are viewed as more responsible for what happened when they were drunk and women are viewed as less responsible. 
D) There is a double standard; men are viewed as less responsible for what happened when they were drunk and women are viewed as more responsible.

Question 35

Which phrase refers to the situation when a person who has been sexually assaulted does not discuss the sexual assault with anyone? 

A) the acute phase of recovery 
B) the phase of self-blame 
C) silent sexual assault (rape) reaction 
D) rape myth syndrome

Question 36

According to the text,what are suggested strategies to avoid being raped during an attack? 

A) First try to escape, and then try verbal strategies. 
B) First try fighting back, then verbal strategies, and then try to escape. 
C) Use verbal strategies first because escape rarely works. 
D) Submit because most rapists will stop if the victim becomes totally passive.

Question 37

Which statement best describes the sexual assault of men? 

A) Male victims of sexual assault are more likely to become suicidal than female victims. 
B) Male victims of sexual assault are more likely to be older than female victims of rape. 
C) Male sexual assault involves sexual acts other than intercourse as a man is not able to get an erection when he is experiencing fear. 
D) Male sexual assault involves higher levels of physical violence and use of weapons than female sexual assault does.

Question 38

A sexual assault victim recently moved from one apartment to another and got a new job in an attempt to gain some control over her life.What stage of the sexual assault trauma syndrome response is she likely in? 

A) acute 
B) recovery 
C) re-establishing identity 
D) long-term reorganization

Question 39

Which statement best describes the effects of sexual assault and talking to others? 

A) Younger victims are more likely to tell someone than older victims. 
B) Nearly all victims of sexual assault tell someone about it within the first year following the attack. 
C) Women typically report that feelings of depression and anxiety subside within six months after an assault. 
D) Women who were sexual assaulted by acquaintances experience more anxiety, fear, and depression than women who were sexually assaulted by strangers.

Question 40

According to a study discussed in the text,what percentage of gay men report having been sexually assaulted at some point in their lives? 

A) less than 20 percent 
B) about 30 percent 
C) about 40 percent 
D) greater than 80 percent

Question 41

Because a woman cannot penetrate another woman,rape between women does not happen.

Question 42

According to current research,which statement best describes children's reports of being sexually abused? 

A) They are unreliable; about 50% of children's self-reports are false. 
B) They are somewhat reliable; about 30% of children's self-reports are false. 
C) They are fairly reliable; about 10% of children's self-reports are false. 
D) They are unreliable; reports of sexual abuse require evidence in addition to a child's self-report.

Question 43

Mark tells Neda that if she goes on a date with him she will get a promotion.What kind of sexual harassment is this an example of? 

A) blatant 
B) subversive 
C) quid pro quo 
D) hostile environment

Question 44

In Canada,what percentage of people who are charged with the sexual abuse of a child are family members? 

A) 18 
B) 38 
C) 75 
D) 97

Question 45

What is the median age of sexual abuse of both boys and girls in Canada? 

A) 4.5 
B) 6.5 
C) 8.5 
D) 10.5

Question 46

Asian countries place a high value on respect for women,thus are likely to have less tolerance for rape myths and victim blaming attitudes.

Question 47

Which statement does NOT accurately describe intimate partner violence (IPV)? 

A) IPV is rare among teen and college couples. 
B) IPV typically involves a pattern of abuse rather than a single isolated event. 
C) Many people experiencing IPV stay because they believe the abuse is their fault or that it would be unsafe to leave. 
D) Gay and bisexual men are reluctant to seek help for IPV due to lack of social support.

Question 48

A female born in South Africa has a 50 percent chance of being sexually assaulted in her lifetime.

Question 49

Men are more likely to be sexually assaulted by someone they know.

Question 50

Most stalking behaviour is harmless and will typically end if ignored.

Question 51

Workers in an automotive service garage have posted a picture of a naked woman in the break room.What kind of sexual harassment is this an example of? 

A) blatant 
B) subversive 
C) quid pro quo 
D) hostile environment

Question 52

Research finds that people who have psychological or substance abuse problems possess characteristics that predispose them to become sexual assailants.

Question 53

Athletes on teams that produce revenue tend to have higher rates of sexually abusive behaviour than athletes on teams that do not produce revenue.

Question 54

Sexual assault trauma syndrome is commonly compared to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Question 55

A child has been sexually abused and is now masturbating frequently and showing an inappropriate amount of sexual knowledge.What is this an example of? 

A) repression 
B) traumatic sexualization 
C) posttraumatic stress disorder 
D) rape trauma syndrome

Question 56

Compared to non-molesters,what characteristic are child molesters more likely to have? 

A) higher IQ levels 
B) more likely to be homosexual 
C) higher self-confidence 
D) more likely to have unhappy family histories

Question 57

"You're looking really good today?" says person A to person B.In what context would this comment be most likely considered sexual harassment? 

A) if a female co-worker says this to another female co-worker 
B) if a male or female co-worker says it to another co-worker after the person had mentioned it makes them feel embarrassed to receive compliments 
C) if an individual who usually dresses casually comes to work in a suit and tie one day 
D) if an uncle says it to his niece

Question 58

Victims who take time to privately work through the emotional outcomes of their attack before telling anyone about the attack tend to have shorter recovery periods.

Question 59

Which statement best describes child sexual abuse? 

A) Boys are more likely to be assaulted by strangers. 
B) Sexual abuse of boys is more likely to be reported than abuse of girls. 
C) The median age for sexual abuse of boys is 10 to 12 years of age and 5 to 7 years of age for girls. 
D) Victims of sexual abuse are more likely to come from families with religious backgrounds.

Question 60

"Blame the victim" is a good way to describe victim precipitation theory.

Question 61

Compare and contrast the victim precipitation theory and rapist psychopathology theory,using specific examples to describe each.Discuss the implications of each related to developing sexual assault prevention programs.

Question 62

Identify cultural beliefs and societal issues that are responsible for the high rape rates in South Africa.

Question 63

Describe the role of alcohol related to rape on college campuses,including information about the prevalence of rape and attitudes about rape.

Question 64

Studies show that reports of intimate partner violence are typically an isolated event.

Question 65

Explain how sexual assault is defined differently around the world and how sexual assault rates vary depending on a culture's definition.Give three examples from different cultures to highlight your response.

Question 66

Children who are sexually abused by strangers are likely to experience more distress than children who are abused by trusted relatives or friends.

Question 67

Discuss how the statement,"Sexual assault is the only violent crime in which the victim is expected to fight back," influences society's views about sexual assault and a victim's ability to cope with a sexual assault.

Question 68

Define sexual harassment and differentiate between the various types of sexual harassment.Give an example for each.

Question 69

After a date rape experience,negative judgments and reactions by a rape victim's partner are common.

Question 70

Trying to talk to the attacker to make yourself a real person to him or her is suggested as a safe strategy to deal with a sexual attack.

Question 71

Explain three factors that describe why there is no single definition of sexual assault.

Question 72

Discuss factors that would impact the experiences of lesbian women who are sexually assaulted.

Question 73

Identify what researchers have found about the characteristics of sexual assailants.Be sure to cite specific research findings from the text.

Question 74

Explain the concept of poly-victimization.How does it relate to both intimate partner violence and childhood sexual abuse?

Question 75

Studies show that sexual harassment education and training are effective ways to reduce these behaviours.